Name: Beet cauliflower Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs frozen cauliflower florets, thawed; 1 large beet (about 1 pound), diced small (yields approximately 3 cups diced); 4 large garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp prepared horseradish; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cumin

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This cauliflower dip is colorful and creamy. Roasted beets, cauliflower, cumin, and lemon make this beet dip the perfect dip. Just right for a light lunch or dinner, as an appetizer, or as an indulgent midnight snack.

Bird's eye view of a white plate with cauliflower beet dip

The Perfect Cauliflower Dip with Healthy Beets

There is something about colorful food that’s fun to look at. It makes it even more fun to eat! Our colorful, cauliflower dip with roasted beets is made with cumin and tangy lemon and it’s simple to make all year round! A perfect complement to veggies, bread, and crackers (or matzah), all you need is a food processor, some imagination, and an empty belly.

The pairing of cauliflower and beets in this dip is pretty marvelous if we say so ourselves. Beets, in particular, are a fantastic source of nutrients like fiber, folate, and Vitamin C. And that fabulous magenta pigment? Bet you didn’t know that some studies show that beets lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance.

Cauliflower has become a trendy vegetable in recent years - you might have seen them chopped into “steaks” - but it’s long been a favorite of veggie fans who love its versatility.

Health benefits of cauliflower

Some studies show that cauliflower improves eyesight, provides antioxidants and phytonutrients, and has choline, which helps with learning and memory. (Just saying.) It also happens to be a particularly versatile vegetable, perfect raw, roasted,steamed, mashed, riced or, in this case, processed into a delectable dip.

This version of our cauliflower beet dip is actually a “take two”. “Take one,” which we made by roasting the veggies and garlic on a baking sheet, got a little too toasty and had a slightly bitter taste.

When we tested the recipe again, we roasted them wrapped in tin foil and we got all the sweet, roasted vegetable goodness we were craving. Trust on this one: we made the mistakes so you don’t have to!

Step by Step Guide to Making Beet Hummus

Wrap the cauliflower, diced beets, and garlic cloves in aluminum foil, separately (so you have 3 separate little packages).
Place them on the baking sheet, and roast until the beets are tender.

beets and cauliflower roasted in tin foil

Combine the roasted cauliflower, beets, and garlic and the rest of the ingredients in the food processor.
Process until smooth and done!

cauliflower beet dip in the bowl of a food processor

Beet Dip Recipe Variations

Aside from the fact that this dip is vegan and Passover-friendly, it makes for a great presentation with little extra effort. For color contrast, pair it with bright red-pepper Romesco dip (click here for the recipe) on a vegan (or dairy, if not vegan) cheese board for a real crowd-pleaser that appeals to both the eye and the palette.

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